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A photograph of a decorated temple-style shrine lit by warm lamps. At the centre stands a gilded arched niche framing a group of deity murtis: a figure with a tall red crown and trident holding a staff, seated beside a figure in a pink and magenta sari, with a seated figure in white dhoti and gold ornaments before them, all draped with yellow and red marigold garlands. Golden oil lamps flank the niche, and bunches of green coconuts hang on either side. Red silk curtains frame the shrine, and smaller garlanded murtis appear in the foreground at the bottom edge. No living people are visible.

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Photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched niche holding two seated deity murti draped in red silk and garlanded with yellow and red flowers. The central figure wears a red turban and a red-and-gold ornamented garment with many beaded necklaces, while the figure beside holds a tall staff and wears a crown. A Shivalinga-like form draped in flower garlands sits in front, surrounded by brass oil lamps, a kalasha-style vessel, flowers and offering plates on a stone platform. A small figure in red stands in a side niche. No physical people are visible in the shrine.2011-11-11October 19 20082008-10-19October 17 20092009-10-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a decorated temple shrine with two seated deity murtis under a gold arched frame and red curtain. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown, a silver-white garland and red-yellow flower garlands, and holds a trident-like staff; the figure on the right wears a floral crown, a white and gold blouse and an orange sari, with a golden kalasha and marigold garlands at the centre. Tall brass oil lamps flank the sides, and a small figure in orange garments with a garland sits at the lower centre among metal offering vessels and flowers.2010-07-13A photograph of a shrine with a gilded arch framing two large murti figures seated on a raised decorated seat. The central figure on the left wears a green, red and gold turban-like headdress, a crescent ornament, a red rudraksha-style bead necklace and holds a trident. The figure on the right wears a red and gold saree with a crescent-topped crown and layered jewelry. Both are draped with long garlands of yellow and purple flowers, and a golden kalasha stands in front. Gold oil lamps flank the shrine, with green coconuts stacked on either side and red curtains behind. A small seated figure in red and white sits at the base. A deity murti shrine, no people physically present.2009-09-27A photograph inside a temple sanctum showing a gilded deity murti pair seated on a golden throne beneath an ornate golden arch, with a red velvet backdrop. The figures wear green and gold garments and are adorned with multicolored flower garlands and jewelry. In front stands a golden kalasha-like vessel and a small seated figure in red and white draped with garlands. Tall brass oil lamps (deepas) flank the altar, with banana plants and red drapes at the sides, and stone pillars frame the scene. No people are visible.2009-10-17 +1 copiesA photograph of a temple shrine with a gilded arched frame enclosing a large deity murti of Shiva and Parvati seated side by side, dressed in blue and gold cloth, with a trident held in the figure's upraised hand and garlands of red, yellow and orange flowers draped over them. In front stands a gold kalasha on a ring of marigold garlands, with a small white and maroon clad figure and a brass lamp. Tall brass oil lamps flank the shrine, and green coconuts are stacked around the niche, with red curtains behind.2009-09-25A photograph of a temple sanctum at night showing a pair of decorated deity murti seated side by side within a gilded arched niche backed by red drapery. The figure on the left holds a trident and wears a red turban with a jeweled crown, a white jeweled necklace and a red and gold garment. The figure on the right wears a white and gold garment, a jeweled crown and silver adornments. Both are garlanded with red and yellow flower strands. In front stands a large silver kalasha wrapped with flower garlands on a silver peetha, with a smaller figure in red and orange garlanded at its base. Brass oil lamps with lotus-shaped tops line both sides, and a few small offerings sit on the floor at the bottom.2010-07-13A photograph of a shrine with a large murti pair of a standing deity with a trident and an accompanying goddess, dressed in blue and gold silk, adorned with white and gold jewellery and red and yellow garlands. In front stands a golden kalasha-like vessel on a silver stand, garlanded with red and yellow flowers, and a small white-robed figure sits at the base. Brass oil lamps flank the shrine and green coconuts are stacked on both sides under a gilded arch with red curtains behind. A small image in the lower right shows a blue-clad figure. The copyright overlay is not described.2009-09-25 +1 copiesA temple sanctum shows a large deity murti pair under a gilded arch against red drapery. The central figure wears a green and gold crown, a bead-and-gold necklace and holds a trident-like weapon, with a smaller figure beside him. A female-form deity with a dark crown and green-and-gold garment stands at right, both adorned with garlands of yellow and purple flowers. In front sits a shivalinga-style form on a silver-and-gold peetha with a rudraksha-style necklace and garlands, draped in a white and gold cloth. Brass lamps stand on both sides, with brass vessels and a kalasha on the floor. No people are visible; the murtis and carved stone pillars frame the scene.2010-02-05A photograph of a temple shrine at night showing a seated pair of deity murtis under a gold arch with red drapery. The deities are adorned with white and silver jewelled ornaments, a crown and garlands of yellow and red flowers. In front stands a golden kalasha-like vessel with flower garlands, flanked by tall brass oil lamps and a lit oil lamp at the base. Orange curtains frame the sides of the shrine, and small lamps burn in the foreground. No physical people are visible.2010-07-13A photograph of a temple shrine with two large deity murtis seated side by side under a gilded arch against a red curtain. The figure on the left wears a red and gold crown, a white and red garland, and a yellow-green skirt; the figure on the right wears a tall black-and-white crown, pearl ornaments and a white and gold sari. Both are draped in marigold and red garlands. A silver kalasha stands in front of them, with brass oil lamps on either side and a small offering on a tray below. No people are visible.2010-07-13